Asking rents in ZIP 90405, Los Angeles, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Santa Monica was $2,598 in January 2026, up 3.0% (+$75) from December 2025 and down 11.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,549 and $2,646. That puts Santa Monica $548 above the Los Angeles citywide 1BR median of $2,050. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | −$100 (-4.2%) | +$405 (+21.4%) | $2,295 – $2,295 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,598 | +$75 (+3.0%) | −$352 (-11.9%) | $2,549 – $2,646 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,295 | −$100 (-2.9%) | −$1,500 (-31.3%) | $3,295 – $3,295 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,395 | −$3,105 (-47.8%) | +$545 (+19.1%) | $3,295 – $4,247 | 3 |
| 4BR | $11,750 | +$1,250 (+11.9%) | −$250 (-2.1%) | $10,875 – $13,000 | 12 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Santa Monica Median | Los Angeles Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,295 | $1,750 | +$545 (+31.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,598 | $2,050 | +$548 (+26.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,295 | $2,700 | +$595 (+22.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,395 | $3,880 | −$484 (-12.5%) |
| 4BR | $11,750 | $4,588 | +$7,163 (+156.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 140 Los Angeles zip codes with listings in January 2026.